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Lannin Family History

Lannin Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Lennon.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Lannin family from?

You can see how Lannin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lannin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lannin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 42 Lannin families living in Ontario. This was about 79% of all the recorded Lannin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lannin families in 1911.
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What did your Lannin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lannin. 70% of Lannin men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Cultivateur
    16%

What Lannin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Lannin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lannin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 839 immigration records available for the last name Lannin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 498 military records available for the last name Lannin. For the veterans among your Lannin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lannin lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Lannin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lannin in 1951 was 54, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lannin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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